Maraschino Cherries had a secret ingredient

Apparently the owner of Dell's Maraschino Cherries had a not-so-little side business that kept the company going.

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Tucked away on an industrial road in Brooklyn, a cherry king’s red brick building blends into its surroundings. Only a small golden sign that reads “Dell’s” would give it away or, perhaps during a certain time of day, a delivery truck packed with sweet Dell’s maraschino cherries parked around the corner. The building has been home to a 67-year-old recipe — and, as it turns out, an alleged underground marijuana operation.

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