Most of the places to eat in Tolland county will be located in Vernon.
See
Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut - Community Information
places for good dining in Vernon & Tolland county also see
see
Connecticut Magazine - Online Dining Guide: Tolland County
Shopping outside of Vernon will be basic- Major supermarkets In Stafford, Coventry and Tolland- as well as Pharmacy chains like CVS and Rite Aid; liquor stores, convenience stores etc.
Vernon has several supermarkets, a K Mart, a fair array of other shopping like Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Staples, Lens Crafters, A Furniture store and other shops.