From Pushcart to Philadelphia Landmark Ippolito’s Seafood and its sister market, Giuseppe’s Market at Samuels Seafood Co., trace their roots to 1919, when Giuseppe Ippolito arrived in America with a vision — to blend his Sicilian heritage with the promise of the American Dream. Starting with a humble seafood pushcart, Giuseppe saved for nearly a decade before opening the doors to Ippolito’s Seafood in 1926. His mission was simple: to offer the highest-quality seafood at fair prices, with honesty, craftsmanship, and care. Nearly a century later, that same ethos endures. With the next generation of the Ippolito family at the helm, we continue to honor Giuseppe’s legacy — bringing the best of the sea to our community, every single day.